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"I'm always supporting the investors. I'm always supporting the founders and supporting the industry." In Part 4 of The Biotech Startups Podcast conversation with J.P. Morgan | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking Executive Director - Early Stage Life Sciences and Healthcare, Startup Banking, Barbara Alcaraz Silva Ph.D., we explore the unique position of being a neutral supporter in the biotech ecosystem. In this episode we cover: – Barbara's journey from academia to banking, and how her scientific background enhances her ability to support biotech startups – The importance of building a diverse team with complementary skills in the banking industry – How J.P. Morgan's startup banking team acts as a funnel for the commercial bank, providing expertise and support to founders at different stages – The value of having a single point of contact who understands both the scientific and financial aspects of biotech startups – The growth and future plans for J.P. Morgan's startup banking team in the life sciences sector This episode offers invaluable insights into the critical role of financial institutions in supporting the biotech ecosystem, from early-stage startups to IPO-ready companies. Head over to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for this episode and more stories only a biotech exec can tell! #biotechnology #lifesciences #podcast

"Be resilient, persistent, you know, because I think I went different ways. Sometimes I did that because I was afraid or I wasn't sure. Just continue building that resilience and everything is going to be fine." In the 4th and final part of my conversation with Barbara Alcaraz Silva Ph.D., Executive Director of Early Stage Life Sciences and Healthcare, Startup Banking at J.P. Morgan | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, on The Biotech Startups Podcast, we explore the power of resilience and persistence in navigating a diverse career path. Here are some highlights from our conversation: – Barbara's journey from academia to finance, and how embracing change led to unexpected opportunities 🏃🏻♀️➡️ 🏄🏻♀️ – The importance of having external mentors and seeking advice from diverse sources when making career decisions 💬💡 – How J.P. Morgan's startup banking team provides unique value to early-stage life sciences companies  🙌🏽 🧬 – The critical role of understanding both the scientific and financial aspects of the biotech industry 🧑🏻🔬 👩🏼🔬 💵 – Advice for young professionals on building resilience and persistence in their careers 🌟 💫 This episode is packed with invaluable insights for anyone navigating their career in the life sciences or considering a transition into the business side of biotech. Do not sleep on this episode! If you missed parts 1 - 3, I highly recommend going back and giving them a listen. Truly a Masterclass. Barbara also takes a moment to express gratitude to those who supported her journey, including her mother, sister, and mentors like Jagesh Shah, Kyoko Yokomori, R. Michael Mulligan, Burns Michael, John Murnane, and her colleagues and current manager at J.P. Morgan | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, including Eileen Nolan and Katie A.. Apple Podcasts & Spotify links in the comments below!   #biotechnology #lifesciences #podcast

Part 3 is out! Thank you Jon Chee and Excedr Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zdned3 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/40ohxVx

Fun Fact: Crest Oral B for Dental Professionals White Strips came from a collaboration between the garbage bag group and the oral group at Procter & Gamble. That’s just one of many jaw-dropping insights from my conversation with Shekhar Mitra, Ph.D. several weeks back. Where Glad trash bags put scent into micro bubbles to create scented trash bags… they had the idea to put whitening agents into the micro bubbles instead and put them in a strip that could stick on teeth. And you know what a home run that turned out to be. That’s probably one of the most mind-blowing examples of what can happen when you connect people or worlds you wouldn't normally expect to cross paths. That’s the power of diversity right there. You don’t get White Strips every time… But you’re DEFINITELY not going to get a blockbuster like that if everyone just stays in their lane. Something to consider when hiring, designing teams, and setting your company culture… #biotechnology #lifesciences #teambuilding #innovation

Success comes from aligned values and clear communication—teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝✨ #LeadershipSkills #TeamSuccess #TheBiotechStartupsPodcast

Just like I’d never say raising venture funding is right for everyone, I’m ALSO not telling everyone they need to put their life savings on the line to bootstrap a company. H3!! No. I’d never want to come across as being on some kind of bootstrapping soap box. I just want up-and-coming founders to understand that there ARE options, and the topic of raising VC funds gets plenty of airtime. Bootstrapping in life sciences? Less so. Understandably, because it’s kind of the road less traveled, along the road less traveled. There is no “one right way.” It’s just a “more you know” situation. IF bootstrapping is right for you? Do it. IF raising VC is right for you? Do it. If bootstrapping is right for you to start AND THEN raising venture funding becomes the right move? Do that. There are so many ways to build a successful biotech business. If you need inspiration, there are dozens of founder stories live on The Biotech Startups Podcast, with some really good advice on how to think about funding. Or email some people you admire, and ask about their journeys. There’s no one way to do things – the trick is finding the way that works best for you. #biotechnology #lifesciences #finance

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From networking at Twitter to witnessing the startup boom in biotech, the journey was real! 🌱💡 #StartupLife #NetworkingWins #TheBiotechStartupsPodcast

Hey everyone, September's almost over, so you know what that means... we're back with the latest edition of Excedr Monthly! For all the newcomers, it's a biotech newsletter for founders and scientists, packed with resources to help you navigate the ins and outs of an ever-evolving industry. In today's edition: -The latest from The Biotech Startups Podcast 🎙️ -Quick biotech news roundup 📰 -Editor's picks from the blog 📚 🧬🧬🧬 #biotech #newsletter #founders #scientists #startups

"At the end of the day, it's a marriage, right? So you need to think about your co-founder [that] you're building a company [with], this is a long-term relationship that you're probably going to spend more time with this person versus your significant other or your family." In Part 3 of my conversation with Barbara Alcaraz Silva Ph.D., Executive Director of Early Stage Life Sciences and Healthcare, Startup Banking at J.P. Morgan | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, on The Biotech Startups Podcast, we dive deep into the critical importance of choosing the right co-founder and building a strong team for your startup. Below are some highlights from our conversation: – The parallels between a co-founder relationship and a marriage, emphasizing the long-term commitment and time investment required 💍 – Key lessons learned about finding good partners and collaborators, and why communication skills are essential in team building 🗣️ – The importance of aligning vision, values, and complementary skill sets when selecting co-founders and team members ✨ – Barbara's journey from scientist to entrepreneur to investor, and how these experiences shaped her perspective on startup dynamics  🚀 – Insights on effective communication with investors and the art of crafting a compelling pitch deck 👀 This episode is packed with invaluable advice for anyone looking to start or grow a biotech company, offering a unique perspective on the human elements that can make or break a startup. Don't sleep on this episode! 🙅🏻♂️😴 Apple Podcasts & Spotify links in the comments below!   #biotechnology #lifesciences #podcast